Abstract

MANAGEMENT OF DADRU KUSHTHA (TINEA CORPORIS): A CASE STUDY

Dipti Kalangutkar*, Rashmi Patekar, Leena Junagade and Rajesh Kumar Gupta

ABSTRACT

Fungal infections of skin and nails are most common and widespread group of all mycosis, they affect more than 20-25% of world population. Dermatophytes belong to the mold group of fungi and cause cutaneous infections. Fungal diseases are usually classified according to site of infection, and are often referred to as tinea. Included in this group are Tinea barbae (beard), Tinea capitis (scalp and hair), Tinea corporis (non hairy skin), Tinea cruris (groin), Tinea manum (hand), Tinea pedis (feet), and Tinea unguium (nails), also called as onchomyosis. Clinician facing great challenge of fungal infection treatment due to higher rate recurrence and if not treated early lead to development of more extensive form of disease. In this case study patient suffered from Dadru. Tenia corporis simulates with Dadru kushtha due to its characteristics features Kandu (itching), Utsanna Mandala (Elevated Circular lesion), Pidika (Eruptions mostly at borders), Daha (Burning sensation), Raga (Erythema). In present case study, Arogyavardhini vati, Gandhak Rasayan vati (oral), Mahamanjisthadi Kashaya, Gandhak druti oil mix Gandhakadi lepa (local application) was given. Above mentioned medicines having Kushthghna, Kandughna and krimihar properties help to correct vitiated dosha and break Vyadhi Samprapti. After 45 days of treatment showed significant results without recurrence.

Keywords: Tinea, Dadru, Arogyavardhini vati, Gandhak Rasayan, Gandhak druti.